Shady Place

Fir tree hangs
O’er slanting slope
An afternoon bed
I dearly hope

Cool damp ground
Thick dry duff
Dappled light shade
Bark coarsely rough

Strong roots grip
Granite faced wall
Trunk leans out
But doesn’t fall

Years gone by
And years ahead
Shady place to
Rest my head

© Copyright 1996 Marty Vandermolen